CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DTES NH BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House (DTES NH) is embarking on the nomination process for available director positions for its Board of Directors.

If you wish to nominate a candidate for the DTES NH Board of Directors:

Interested members who have time and expertise to offer are invited to submit a letter of interest indicating their experience and areas of interest, including written consent of the nominee if not self-nominating, to: The Nominating Committee, admin@dtesnhouse.ca with subject: “Board Application” by Noon on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. (To be considered for nominations at the 2017 AGM)

Voting for election will occur at the next DTES NH Annual General Meeting to be held before September 29, 2017 at the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House 573 East Hastings Vancouver, BC.

Successful nominees will be notified no later than 14 days prior to the AGM. The Committee will seek to nominate candidates so that the Board has a balanced representation from the community. The Board meets at least once each month for Directors Meetings and once a year for the Annual General Meeting. Directors also participate in at least one committee and contribute to the work of the house as volunteers. Directors do not receive remuneration, but receive reasonable compensation for expenses incurred by them in the normal course of their duties. Qualified, diverse and visionary individuals are being sought for the following office: